“Refuse to excuse rage, dismissiveness, shaming, emotional abuse, or poor treatment—by anyone—including yourself. Do no harm, allow no harm to be done.” What you turn a blind eye to grows. Too many people let far too many things go due to fear of conflict, not wanting to be “mean, or not wanting to rock the […]
Are You Aligning Your Actions with Your Words?
“Saying that others are equal means nothing if you don’t treat them as equal. Back your words up with actions every time.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Equality is a verb, and absolute equality is vital to healthy relationships. At its core, equality is about worth, and it plays out in how you speak to, treat, talk about, and […]
Don’t Settle For Less Than You Deserve
“Great relationships feel good to come home to and leave you feeling good about yourself. Don’t settle.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Healthy relationships feel great to come home to and leave you feeling great in them. When life gets hard, great relationships feel like a salve to your wounds. During these times, you want to rest your head […]